Newsletter.April.May2015
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Newsletter.April.May2015
APRIL/MAY 2015 2014-2015 Board of Directors Darla Fain-Reed President Pat Levy Vice President Judy Smithmyer Secretary Wilmot (Bill) Jones Treasurer Donna Steele Past President Advocacy & Programs Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Saturday, June 13, 2015 6:00pm – 9:00pm New Bridge Bank Park Home of the Grasshoppers Directors Jamey Gaddy F. Virginia Grimes Robert Hickling Theresa Lee Donna McCormick Gretchen Robinson Ila Rosenthal Two Director positions are currently open. Vision Statement The Arc of Greensboro is committed to identifying and securing life-long opportunities for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through advocacy, services, programs and education, The Arc supports individuals and their families in choosing options that lead to productive and satisfying lives. Join us for this exciting new event, featuring our very own dancing with the “stars” of Greensboro. Dance competition with Mayor Nancy Vaughan, Olympic Gold Medalist Joey Cheek, A & T Head Football Coach, Rod Broadway, Meghann Mollerus from WFMY Channel 2. Special guest Emcee: Julie Luck Cast your vote online for your favorite dancing couple! The couple who generates the highest $$$ in donations will be the winners of the competition. Dancing at the baseball diamond Buffet Dinner Cash Bar Silent Auction Casual attire Tickets may be purchased online: www.dancingonthediamond.com $35.00 per person 2 APRIL/MAY 2015 Staff Members Administrative Linda Yurko Executive Director Maryann Kingsmill Advancement Director Bridget Watson Director Vocational Program Marie Lewis Accounting Manager Lyndsay Champion RemArcable CommUNITY Coordinator Jamie Rauschkolb Program Support Specialist Erica Madden Billing & QA Specialist arcBARKS Brooke Ward arcBARKS Interim Dir. It Happens Once a Year! Annual Meeting Date: May 19, 2015 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Location: St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church 2715 Horse Pen Creek, Greensboro, N.C. 27410 Linda Yurko Executive Director Meet The Arc of NC’s Executive Director, John Nash John will give a brief update on The Arc’s initiatives and legislative issues Enjoy a delicious banquet dinner! Visit & network with friends Meet old & new board of directors Congratulate award winners Recognize special achievements Bid farewell and show appreciation to outgoing board members Visit our Market Place featuring Beyond The Canvas, arcBARKS & Able Earth Clay Creations RSVP to Linda Yurko: 336-373-1076 or [email protected] We had our NC Self Advocate Conference on March 28 th. The conference was co-hosted by The Arc of Greensboro, High Point, Davidson County and Enrichment Center of Winston-Salem. It was a huge success with over 160 attendees. It was titled ‘My Dreams, My Life’. Topics ranged from Healthy Relationships, Staying Safe, Legal Aid, Independence through Technology and Home Ownership. Self advocates from all around the state came together to learn, share and have fun. The conference ended with dinner and dancing. Great times! Anna Hoyt Floor Manager Vocational Services Della Randolph Employment Specialist Stella Tomas Employment Specialist Alison Brubaker Project Search Job Coach Billie Jones Project Search Job Coach Friends enjoying the conference Ginger receiving Outstanding Achievement Award from Grey Human Race is Saturday, April 18th at the Greensboro Coliseum. Please come out and run/walk for The Arc of Greensboro. You can join our team or support us at : http:/thehumanrace.kintera.org/thearcofgreensboro The Gate City Tennis League generously included us as the benefitting charity at their annual Tennis Luncheon this year which raised over $4,000 for The Arc! Coordination Services Chewuna Patterson Community Guide Mary Stalter Community Guide Assistant Associate Staff Leah Isaac Receptionist Charles Boyd Custodian Christopher Armstrong Custodian CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW BRIDE ERICA! Mrs. Mat Stanley. 3 APRIL/MAY 2015 PROJECT SEARCH NEWS Project SEARCH is an international business-led collaboration that enables young adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to gain and maintain employment through training and career exploration. The cornerstone of Project SEARCH is total immersion in a large business. Students learn transferrable job skills through class time and internships within a business during their senior year of high school. Project Sherelle Bynam & SEARCH is dedicated to work force development that benefits the individual, LaToya Witherspoon Brioanna Sanderson community and workplace. The Project SEARCH class of 2015 has learned marketable job skills in many different areas. The interns have worked in housekeeping, landscaping, business office, dietary, laundry, nursing, preschool and a massage business. The students have worked both in and ouside the host business. Students are eligible for employment at any point during their year at Project SEARCH. We are excited to announce that 5 of 7 interns have already been hired! Project SEARCH at Guilford is a collaboration between The Arc of Greensboro, Friends Homes, Sandhills Center, Vocational Rehabilitation and Guilford County Schools. Ash Brewer Housing 101: From Group Homes to Home Ownership Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Muirs Chapel United Methodist Church 314 Muirs Chapel Road Greensboro, NC 5:30pm – 8:30pm Light supper will be followed by seminar Reservations by May 4th - [email protected] or 373-1076 Nicole Kiefer, Assistant Director of Housing Resources for The Arc of North Carolina will present the range of housing options available to people with I/DD in North Carolina. This interactive workshop will explore a variety of community based living options to help you begin planning for the future. Please bring your questions!! 4 APRIL/MAY 2015 Custom Jewelry Making Classes 4000 Spring Garden St., Suite K Tuesdays, May 5th— 26th July 7th—28th September 1st—29th 3:30pm—5:30pm Using Silver, Brass & Gems learn how to create necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings $10 fee per class (students will keep one item per session) Students at our first class in March We are excited about this new class series being offered by Kathryn Banks of KDI Group, Custom Jewelry. The photo displays all the jewelry items students make by hand. These classes are held at the KDI office and at the completion of each session each student will select one item to take home. A jewelry show and sale is held each month and students, their families and friends invited to attend. All other items will be offered for sale through The Arc. Materials include Cabochon gems, silver plated and gun metal brass. All materials and instruction provided by KDI jewelers. Sign up is in advance by the month. Registration fee due with completed registration . ————————————————————————————————————————————————————-Registration Form Participant’s Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Parent / Guardian Name______________________________________________________________________________________ Home Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone# _______________________________________ E-mail______________________________________________________ arcPrentice Class________ May 5th—May 26th —4 weeks = $40.00 Able Earth Clay ________ $12.00/day Total Enclosed____________________Check______Credit Card#____________________________________________________ Exp. Date__________ CVV # ________ Signature_____________________________ ___________________________________ Return form with payment to: The Arc of Greensboro, 14 Oak Branch Drive, Suite B, Greensboro, NC 27407 by Feb. 1, 2015 5 APRIL/MAY 2015 RemArcable CommUNITY Located inside The Creative Center 900 16TH STREET THIRD FLOOR — STUDIO 309 GREENSBORO, N.C. 27407 Able Earth Clay Classes ! $12.00 per day Items will be sold in markets, craft shows and local shops in the Greensboro area. Creators may take home one item at the end of every registered month. We will also encourage creators to sign-up for events to sell their creations, promote RemArcable Community, and educate the public about The Arc of Greensboro and how amazing individuals with ID/DD are! Let’s get busy folks! TUESDAY 1:00 pm — 5:00 pm Join us on Tuesday afternoons and learn how to make these charming hand-built dog treat jars. They are the perfect fit for one box of arcBARKS treats! Spring is just around the corner and what better way to get into the spirit of the growing season than to create beautiful wallflowers? THURSDAY 1:00 pm — 5:00 pm Could these be more adorable? These plant whisperers will not only add charm to any house plant or outdoor flower bed, but they each come with a special blessing. Join us to create these darling and ever so thoughtful clay creations, you can even personalize your own blessing to share with the world! REGISTER FOR CLASSES ONLINE BY VISITING WWW.ARCG.ORG 6 APRIL/MAY 2015 THE ARC OF GREENSBORO, INC. 2015 Awards Nomination Form The Arc of Greensboro has an annual opportunity to acknowledge outstanding contributions made by individuals or groups on behalf of children and adults with intellectual and related developmental delays. The categories of awards listed below are definitive of persons or groups who have enhanced the quality of life, services and programs for individuals with intellectual and related developmental delays. The Arc Awards Committee will review each nomination very carefully. The Arc award winners will also be nominated on the state level. The Arc/NC award winners will in turn be nominated for national recognition. Please review each award category carefully and submit, using the nomination form your choice for a candidate(s). Please feel free to submit more than one nomination. The Arc Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 6:00 p.m. at The St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro, NC 27410 The Marina Wilder Award for Distinguished Service - To honor an individual or organization that has contributed, in a distinguished manner, to the promotion of rights of and/or services to North Carolina citizens with developmental disabilities. Employer of the Year - To recognize employers having exceptional records of providing inclusive competitive employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. Teacher of the Year - To recognize a classroom teacher (special or general ed) who has demonstrated excellence in teaching students with develop-mental disabilities, working in or toward more inclusive education. Volunteer of the Year - To recognize a volunteer who has given generously of time and talents to accomplish the mission of The Arc. Ruth Edwards Award, Direct Care Professional – To recognize extraordinary commitment by an individual employed to provide direct support, service, or care to a person/people with developmental disabilities. Honoring a person whose support fosters growth, independence, community inclusion and dignity. Consumer of the Year Award – To honor an individual with intellectual and related developmental delays who is an achieving integrated member of his or her community. Victor Hall Leadership Award -To recognize leaders in the self-advocacy arena, The Arc of Greensboro is requesting nominations of outstanding leaders in the self-advocacy field. We are looking for people who are actively advocating, organizing, collaborating and/or working to increase the voice and power of people with disabilities. THE ARC AWARD NOMINATION FORM Please use this form for each nomination. You may make copies of this form. Please complete all information and attach any letters of support or additional information relevant to the nomination. Return to The Arc of Greensboro office address below or fax to 272-0718 or email to [email protected]. Submission deadline is Friday, May 1, 2015, 4:00 p.m. Nominations will not be accepted after the deadline Get yours in early! You may also submit entire form online at www.arcg.org I WISH TO NOMINATE _______________________________________________________________ FOR THE FOLLOWING AWARD: o Marina Wilder o Employer of the Year o Teacher of the Year o Volunteer of the Year o Ruth Edwards Award o Consumer of the Year o Victor Hall Leadership BECAUSE: _______________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ All information areas must be completed to be considered for an award. Submitted by:___________________________ Address: ___________________________ ___________________________ Day telephone: ____________________ _____ Return to: The Arc of Greensboro 14-B Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407 Nominee:______________________________ Address: ______________________________ ______________________________ Day telephone:__________________________ Signature of consent (for publishing name, phone, and award information) ___________________________________________________________ 7 APRIL/MAY 2015 Special Thanks to our Major Supporters 2014—2015 Robin & Quint Barefoot Ashby Residential (Mary Foust Hall) CarMax Foundation Carolina Bank CFGG Future Fund Philip & Frances Daly Lead Unitrust Ms. Marilyn Friend Carolynn & Bill Gerrow Guilford Rotary Club J. Richard & Sybel F Hayworth Foundation Mark Kantor and Jane Zalutsky Dr. Jeff Katz & Ila Rosenthal Mrs. Laura Keever Dr. Eric & Kathy Kraus Michele, Gordon & Edgar Levy III Lincoln Financial Foundation Lamb Foundation of NC., Inc. Lorillard Tobacco Company Mary Lynn Richardson Fund Don’t forget we are open from 9-5 M-F and 10-2 Saturday. Stop by to visit and pick up some dog treats! "Special Dog Treats Made by Special Hands" Address: 2823-C Spring Garden Street, Greensboro, NC 27403 Event Reminder: please come out and visit us at: Natty Greene’s BARKS & BREWS. It will be loads of fun! (1918 W. Lee Street, Greensboro) Time: 5:00pm-9:30pm Date: APRIL 17th. Gene and Margaret Parker Mary Norris Preyer Fund Mr. Paul Megolia NewBridge Bank Mr. Robert Rapp You’ve cleaned out your closet, now clean out your jewelry box! Donate your gently used costume jewelry to: Monty Recoulley Tim, Azell & Timothy Reeves, Jr. Ms. Debby Reynolds Mr. & Mrs. Charles Sample Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Segal Mr. Tom Kirby-Smith Smith Richardson Foundation, Inc. St.Pius Tenth Catholic Church Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation TE Connectivity Foundation The Firm at Fisher Park United Way of Greater Greensboro Mr. & Mrs. Buzz Vanderwerff Mrs. Dorothy Watts Mr. Joseph Weiss Mr. & Mrs. Gary Yurko It is only through the committed support of our donors that we are able to continue to work with, educate and serve our consumers. Please consider joining these faithful supporters in assisting The Arc in fulfilling its mission and commitment to those with special needs in our Greensboro community. Cocktail Party & Recycled Jewelry Sale! September 10, 6-8pm Tickets:$10 includes one beverage. Kindly drop off your tax deductible donations through August 31st to: The Arc of Greensboro 14 Oak Branch Drive, Suite B Carolina Bank 2604 Lawndale Drive Cheveux Salon Irving Pak Plaza—1736 Battleground Ave. 8 APRIL/MAY 2015 The Arc of Greensboro 14 Oak Branch Drive, Suite B Greensboro, N.C. 27407 www.arcg.org MEMORIAL AND HONOR GIFT PROGRAM A contribution to The Arc of Greensboro in honor of a loved one is a wonderful way to remember them and help sustain our mission to assisting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. This program can be used throughout the year by recognizing births, special anniversaries, birthdays or special holidays. We will also be glad to send cards for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Easter and Passover! For each donation a special note will be sent to the designated family member or friend stating the name of the donor. Please call us at 336-373-1076, or complete the form and send it in with your donation (minimum $20.00). Please make checks payable to The Arc of Greensboro. Major credit cards are also accepted. NAME____________________________________________________PHONE_____________________________________________________ ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________________________________________ DESIGNATED PERSON_____________________________________________OCCASION________________________________________ DESIGNATED PERSON’S ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________________________ GIFT AMOUNT $____________________________________________CHECK ENCLOSED_______________________________________ CREDIT CARD #_____________________________________________EXPIRATION_____________________________________________ SIGNATURE_________________________________________________________________________________________________________